MrBeast and Amazon Sued Over Beast Games
YouTuber MrBeast, has been named in court documents that allege contestants were "shamelessly exploited"
18 - Sep - 2024Entertainment
The legal case, brought to a Los Angeles court on Monday, claims that contestants were not compensated for their participation, were subjected to unsafe conditions, and faced sexual harassment. The allegations point to serious mistreatment during the show's filming. According to the court filings, MrB2024 is either wholly or partially owned by MrBeast, who is recognized as the largest YouTuber in the world with over 300 million subscribers.
The legal case, brought to a Los Angeles court on Monday, claims that contestants were not compensated for their participation, were subjected to unsafe conditions, and faced sexual harassment. The allegations point to serious mistreatment during the show's filming. According to the court filings, MrB2024 is either wholly or partially owned by MrBeast, who is recognized as the largest YouTuber in the world with over 300 million subscribers.
Five anonymous contestants have filed the claims on behalf of all participants. The lawsuit alleges that the production team placed the contestants under constant surveillance, controlled their sleeping schedules and wardrobe, and restricted their access to privacy and the outside world. These practices are said to have created an unhealthy environment, leaving participants "underfed and overtired" with meals provided sporadically, endangering their health and well-being.
Five anonymous contestants have filed the claims on behalf of all participants. The lawsuit alleges that the production team placed the contestants under constant surveillance, controlled their sleeping schedules and wardrobe, and restricted their access to privacy and the outside world. These practices are said to have created an unhealthy environment, leaving participants "underfed and overtired" with meals provided sporadically, endangering their health and well-being.
Some participants also allege that they sustained physical injuries during the filming of *Beast Games*. Despite these injuries, they claim they were not provided with appropriate medical care. These revelations have added to the growing concerns about the working conditions and treatment of participants on large-scale reality shows like this.
The lawsuit has drawn significant attention, as MrBeast is known for his philanthropic stunts and massive giveaways, which stand in stark contrast to the disturbing accusations now being leveled against him and his production team.